Content Creator

NUS Charity; United States; Remote; USD 4,200 - 4,800; Part time

Job summary

NUS Charity invites current students to join its Communications team as a six-month Student Content Creators Pilot. You will create short-form video for TikTok and Instagram Reels, contribute to content planning, spot trends for student audiences, and may capture content at events. All content goes through editorial approval and you will work to briefs and deadlines.

Hours are 4 per week. Contract is fixed-term for six months with a salary of £30,790 FTE, pro rata to hours worked.

Qualifications

• Current student status required.
• Ability to meet deadlines and briefs.
• Editor-approved content process with feedback loop.

Responsibilities

• Create short-form video for TikTok and Instagram Reels.
• Contribute to content planning and idea generation sessions.
• Spot emerging trends for student audiences and adapt them.
• Capture content at NUS events when possible.
• Support campaigns, student stories, and partnerships under editorial guidance.

Skills

Video creation for social media

Content planning

Trend spotting

Event content capture

Tools

TikTok

Instagram Reels

Job description

NUS is a confederation of over 440 students' unions, representing just under 4 million students and apprentices across the UK. It is recruiting a current student to join its Communications team for a six-month Student Content Creators Pilot, bringing authentic student voices into its social media channels.

In this role, you'll create short-form video for TikTok and Instagram Reels, take part in content planning and idea generation sessions, and spot emerging trends worth adapting for student audiences. You may also capture content at NUS events and contribute to content on campaigns, students' unions, research, discounts, partnerships and student stories. You'll work to briefs and agreed deadlines, and share feedback on proposed content throughout the pilot. All content goes through NUS editorial approval.

The role reports to the Head of Communications and is fully remote. Support includes induction, brand and accessibility guidance, content briefs, editorial feedback and regular check-ins. You'll also contribute to an evaluation of the pilot's impact on reach, engagement and representation.

Hours: 4 per week
Contract: Fixed term, six months
Salary: £30,790 FTE, pro rata to hours worked
Closing date: Friday 18th October 2026
Interviews: 5th or 6th November 2026 via Teams

NUS Charity is explicitly trans inclusive and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. Applications are made through the NUS online form (CVs are not accepted). If you can't complete the form because of accessibility needs, contact [e-mail].